If you’re looking for something sweet, sour, or something to satisfy your Cognac cocktails cravings, here’s a list of 21 amazing cocktails to try and quench your thirst.
Cognac is a classic and sophisticated brandy that, as the name implies, came from the Cognac region in France.
This luxurious French drink is famous for its versatility.
You can enjoy it with various combinations such as rum, ale, Champagne, or even lime.
You can also add spices, sugar, or fruits.
Its versatility made it a popular base for most cocktails and other alcoholic beverages.
This high-end liquor is known to be barrel-aged for a long time to achieve that smooth and elegant taste that goes well with almost anything.
You can try Brandy Alexander Milkshake or the Black Forest Cappuccino for starters.
Or you can mix up some classic Sidecar Cocktail or Spring Morning Jackie-O Cocktail.
If you’re looking for a little something new to pair up with your bottle of Cognac, you’re in the right place.
1. The Sidecar
This famous classic cognac cocktail will surely give that citrus kick with a sweet, elegant taste of cognac, Cointreau, lemon, and syrup.
Different variations are already known across the globe, but this sour classic will always give you that added life to your parties and get-togethers.
What are we waiting for?
Let’s rim up our glasses with sugar and mix up some Sidecar to start the night (or day!)
2. The Stinger
The Stinger is mainly made up of brandy and creme de menthe served on the rocks, usually served after dinner during the fall.
The two flavors balance out each other, creating a new taste to satisfy your palate, giving you that refreshing, minty taste after having a delicious dinner.
Walter Bergeron invented this sexy classic in the 1930s.
Also known as the French Quarter, the mix of whiskey, vermouth, benedictine, Peychaud’s bitters, and angostura bitters will give you that bittersweet and herby taste
This French drink, also called mulled wine, is best served shortly after you prepare it.
Interestingly, this festive drink is mixed in a saucepan and uses heat to make a good mixture of different flavors.
It is usually served during the holidays when a lightly spiced warm drink can give you comfort on a winter evening.
Also known as the French Connection, this mix is usually made up of 2 ingredients: Cognac and Amaretto.
With this modern version of the famous french cocktail, all you need are rum, cognac, banana liqueur, pimento liqueur, and aromatic bitters.
Don’t worry, that may seem a lot, but you can have your drink in as fast as 5 minutes!
Make sure to put that strip of orange feel for that finishing touch of your tropical-inspired Cognac mixed drink!
This one combines the Sangria and Champagne punch, mixed with some apricot nectar, sparkling wine, and fresh fruits like blood orange, lemons, and brandied cherries.
If you’re looking for something fruity that goes well with your eau de vie, you might as well give this one a try.
You’ll have that summer and winter taste in one drink!
The Champagne Cocktail will surely complete the vibe for any festivities or celebration you may have.
You’d have that sparkling, refreshing drink in more or less 5 minutes of prep time.
Remember to put that sugar cube in the bottom for that bubbly effect at the bottom of the drink for more fun!
This brandy mix is usually served during wintertime and is mainly made of 3 ingredients: brandy, heavy cream, and creme de cacao.
With this modern drink version, we’ll use some ice cream instead of heavy cream to give that summer makeover!
Here’s the catch, we can whip it up in just 5 minutes.
The Brandy Manhattan is best served on the rocks, featuring the red vermouth, angostura bitters, and maraschino cherry.
This mix is based on Manhattan’s traditional cocktail recipe, added with some French touch by using premium brandy instead of whiskey.
If you’re planning one, this might be the cherry on top of your French-themed party!
Are you feeling a little old-fashioned and craving something sweet for your drink?
You should give this drink a try.
This is a mix of Old Fashioned Cognac and creme de cacao for that authentic chocolatey flavor.
You have to serve it on the rocks and garnish it with some cherries on top!
This drink originated in the early 1700s in Britain.
Also known as lait de poule (chicken milk), this combines your usual eggnog recipe plus Cognac (or any of your choice) for that added kick.
Whether you’re planning for your Christmas party or just feeling the holiday vibe, you may give this mix a try!
This is another version of the Sidecar with a little twist brought by light rum plus the skip in the sugary rim.
This mix is lighter than your usual Cognac mix since there is white rum and orange liqueur, giving that refreshing and pleasurable taste of the fruity tropics.
If you’re craving some dessert, coffee, and eau de vie simultaneously, the black forest coffee brandy drink is for you!
Topped with whipped cream and some cherries, I’m certain this coffee-milk-brandy experience will be one rollercoaster ride of flavors!
This is a variation of the Whiskey Sour where we use Cognac or brandy instead of Whiskey, and we put some homemade cranberry soup in place of the syrup.
This easy-to-make, delicious and sour drink will give you that kick to make your party or celebration going.
This delicate drink requires having the right amount of everything—tequila, brandy, lime juice, and nectar syrup.
If you’re in the mood to try something adventurous for your mixed drinks, this is the way to go.
16. The French 75
This champagne cocktail mix combines lemons, Cognac, syrup, and Champagne.
This is named after the 75mm gun used by the French forces.
The gun’s accuracy and swiftness can be compared to the flavors you can taste in this sophisticated drink.
In 5 minutes, you can already enjoy this elegant and subtly sweet drink.
If you are looking for a pink drink with the spring morning vibe?
This drink got you covered.
This version of Jackie-O is a mix of cognac, sparkling wine, and cranberry juice that will give you that effervescent and refreshing mood while you have it.
Whether it’s the New Year or just in a partying mood, you can’t go wrong with the Roosevelt cocktail.
Others also call this the Roosevelt punch.
This cognac-champagne mix might be a little delicate to make, but it will give you that new and refreshing taste for your usual champagne glass.
This classic cocktail was considered by many as the grandfather of bartending.
It was originally served on the rocks with lemon peels, but many variations popped up over time.
This mix is mainly made up of cognac, lime, aromatic bitters, and syrup, which will give you that incredible taste that will quench your thirst for your eau de vie.
This classic gives you that kick of flavor and alcohol by mixing whiskey and cognac plus adding some absinthe, soda, curacao, aromatic bitters, and syrups.
It is also known as one of the “hangover cures” due to the sweetness that covers the bitter taste, making it more desirable to your palate.
21. The Sazerac
With different flavors from the rye and the cognac, this drink gives you that spice with a hint of floral and fruity taste with added aroma from the absinthe.
So if you’re looking for something sweet and spicy for your next cocktail, here’s a good mix for you to try.
The bottom line
The Cognac is made from passion and perseverance from the distillation up to the aging process.
This is what makes Cognac special—its flavor and versatility that are enriched more and more over time.
If you want to enhance the spices and barrel flavors of the cognac, the colder you must serve it.
On the other hand, if you want it to taste more fruity and with a little less alcohol, serve it warm.
The secret to an excellent Cognac mix is balance.
You must have the right touch and measurement in your ingredients to harmonize the different flavors you incorporate with your brandy.
Enjoying the Cognac can never be easier, even in the comfort of your own home.
Just pick a recipe, check your liquor bar, and voila!
There goes your mix of eau de vie.
À Votre santé!
Top 21 BEST Cognac Cocktails 🍸
Just pick one of these 21 easy cognac cocktails, check your liquor bar, and voila!
Ingredients
- The Sidecar
- The Stinger
- The Vieux Carré
- The Vin Chaud
- The Cavendish Cocktail
- The Apricot Sunray
- The Champagne Cocktail
- The Brandy Alexander Milkshake
- The Brandy Manhattan Cognac
- The Chocolate Cherry Cognac Old Fashioned
- The Frozen Brandied Eggnog
- The Between The Sheets
- The Black Forest Cappuccino
- The Cranberry Cognac Sour
- The Dulce De Tequila
- The French 75
- The Spring Morning Jackie-O Cocktail
- The Jimmie Roosevelt Cocktail
- The Japanese Cocktail
- The Morning Glory
- The Sazerac
Instructions
- Find your favorite recipe from our primary keyword list.
- Gather all the ingredients needed.
- Start mixing and make us proud!